For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 861 students in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Briarwood is P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85-15 143rd St
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-4780
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica, NY include P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica?
the neighborhood of Briarwood, Jamaica public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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